Experienced Truck Accident Lawyers In Pasadena
If you have been injured in a truck accident in Pasadena, California, law allows you to seek justice when someone else’s negligence causes you harm. These collisions often involve big vehicles and even bigger trucking companies, making them tough to fight alone.
For over 40 years, Scolinos, Sheldon & Nevell LLP has fought aggressively for personal injury victims across the nation. In our line of duty at our Pasadena and Santa Monica offices, we thoroughly investigate truck crashes to identify all responsible parties – from drivers to trucking companies to maintenance providers – and maximize victim compensation through strategic, trial-ready representation.
Types Of Commercial Truck Cases We Handle
Our firm represents survivors injured in a truck accident involving various commercial vehicles like:
- Semi trucks and 18-wheelers weighing up to 80,000 pounds
- Tractor-trailers transporting goods across state lines
- Delivery trucks making local distribution stops
- Dump trucks operating at construction sites
- Tanker trucks carrying hazardous materials
- Box trucks used for moving and deliveries
- Flatbed trucks with unsecured cargo risks
Any of these can turn a normal day into a nightmare if drivers or companies cut corners. That is where dedicated truck accident attorneys like ours step in to help.
Common Causes Of Commercial Truck Accidents
Most Pasadena crashes stem from avoidable mistakes. Some frequent causes include:
- Driver fatigue from excessive hours on the road
- Distracted driving and technology use behind the wheel
- Inadequate training or supervision of drivers
- Improper loading or securing of cargo
- Poor vehicle maintenance or mechanical failures
- Speeding and aggressive driving behaviors
- Drug or alcohol impairment
These issues often point to negligence by drivers, companies or both. However, proving it takes grit and extensive legal knowledge – something our team has.
Why Choose Scolinos, Sheldon & Nevell LLP?
Our Pasadena truck accident attorneys work directly with accident reconstruction experts to determine exactly what happened in your collision. This personalized approach has helped us secure multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for clients hit by a truck.
We take on a limited number of cases to give each our full attention. Our contingency setup means you pay no fees unless we win.
Free Consultation To Seek Justice
Scolinos, Sheldon & Nevell LLP knows the heavy toll truck crashes take, and we are here to lift that burden off your shoulders. Give us a call in Pasadena via 626-513-0958 or fill out the online form to get started.